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The Atlantic Council promotes constructive leadership and engagement in international affairs based on the Atlantic Community’s central role in meeting global challenges. The Council provides an essential forum for navigating the dramatic economic and political changes defining the twenty-first century by informing and galvanizing its uniquely influential network of global leaders. Through the papers we write, the ideas we generate, and the communities we build, the Council shapes policy choices and strategies to create a more secure and prosperous world.

NATO 20/2020

Twenty bold ideas to reimagine the Alliance after the 2020 US election

More than two decades after NATO’s inspired decision to invite former adversaries to join its ranks, the Alliance is in need of equally captivating ideas. The essays in this volume are intended to push the Alliance to think boldly and creatively in the service of recapturing the public’s imagination.

Read our provocative essays on the future of NATO

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Making a difference

Learn more about the Atlantic Council’s insights & impact through these stories of how our regional and thematic programs are making a difference not only in shaping how we view global issues but also in shaping their outcome.

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Content

In the News

Nov 12, 2024

Roberts quoted in Energy Terminal on challenges facing Turkmen gas imports to Europe

By John M. Roberts

Central Asia
Europe & Eurasia

In the News

Nov 12, 2024

Charai in The National Interest: How Trump Could Restore America’s Influence and Inspire Global Youth

By Atlantic Council

Middle East
Resilience & Society

In the News

Nov 12, 2024

Samaan in Institut Montaigne: Trump II—What are the consequences for the Middle East?

By Atlantic Council

Elections
French

In the News

Nov 12, 2024

Samaan quoted in the South China Morning Post on Trump’s US national security pick

By Atlantic Council

China
National Security

In the News

Nov 11, 2024

Kroenig in Foreign Policy on the incoming administration and the Russia-North Korea relationship

On November 11, Matthew Kroenig, vice president and senior director of the Scowcroft Center, was published in Foreign Policy on how the incoming presidential administration may be able to change the relationship between Russia and North Korea. He argues that, by ending the war in Ukraine quickly, President Trump could reduce the ties binding the […]

Conflict
Korea

In the News

Nov 11, 2024

Tobin quoted in Kallanish Power Materials on Trump’s potential impact on EVs, hydrogen, and green goals

By William Tobin

Energy Transitions
Renewables & Advanced Energy

In the News

Nov 10, 2024

Alkhatib in Jewish News: I’m tired of Palestinians being linked to the behavior of non-Palestinians abroad

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Nov 9, 2024

Alkhatib joins i24 to discuss Hamas saying that Trump must work to stop the war in Gaza

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Nov 9, 2024

Alkhatib quoted in the Daily Mail on Hamas torture footage

By Atlantic Council

Conflict
Israel

In the News

Nov 9, 2024

Samaan in The European Union as a Security Actor in the Indo-Pacific: The European Union and Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific—A Lamb in the Lion’s Den?

By Atlantic Council

European Union
Indo-Pacific